Blogs

Through the planting of banana suckers, Concern Worldwide Malawi is working to rebuild soil structures in Nsanje District, with a focus on the downstream areas, to protect against recurrent flooding.

Practical Action Nepal explain how bio-dykes are a sustainable and community-driven approach for protecting riverine communities and livelihoods from riverbank erosion and flood risk.

La Cruz Roja Mexicana integra la información de la medición de la resiliencia al conocimiento local para implementar acciones que fortalezcan las capacidades de las comunidades expuestas al calor extremo y a las inundaciones.

The Mexican Red Cross is linking local insights with regional action to address the risks of extreme heat and floods, as well as shaping systemic solutions for Mexico’s future.

A study reviewing posters created by primary school pupils during climate change workshops, where they were asked to imagine packing a flood evacuation kit, has gathered some insightful results.

Ten years on from the landmark Paris Agreement, the stage had been set for COP30 – dubbed ‘the implementation COP’ – to deliver real progress for those facing the impacts of the climate crisis. So often overlooked, adaptation was finally at the forefront, but the opportunity to create a gear shift in adaptation action was […]

As we head into week 2 at COP30, Alliance colleagues share their thoughts on progress so far and what this could mean for delivering progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation and adaptation finance.

As the COP30 global climate change conference gets underway, the question of how we can adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change is crucial. But how must these climate adaptation efforts be paid for?

The city of Thiès faces recurrent flooding that is aggravated by rapid urbanization, unregulated land management, and the increasing impacts of climate change. In this blog, Practical Action colleagues explore how nature-based solutions are strengthening flood resilience in Thiès.